tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.comments2012-07-28T15:36:35.096-04:00Sally SlevinSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03533663301582808390noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-59932838072717646272012-07-28T15:36:35.096-04:002012-07-28T15:36:35.096-04:00Great post, Sally! You put into words what I'm...Great post, Sally! You put into words what I'm sure others have experienced and give the rest of us an inkling of what that kind of grief is like. Keep writing!Donnahttp://www.donnasreflections.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-54135958689551865622012-05-31T13:17:47.796-04:002012-05-31T13:17:47.796-04:00Hey, Sally. Your experience with grief may be a he...Hey, Sally. Your experience with grief may be a help to others who are where you have been. Keep writing!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326341449002572360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-56095826179947501452012-05-19T15:59:35.904-04:002012-05-19T15:59:35.904-04:00As I ponder over my own grief processes, I can rel...As I ponder over my own grief processes, I can relate to being in Grief's Mansion room of busyness. In the days following my Mom's death, I spent hours upon hours making posterboard collages to display at the funeral. In the days following the funeral, I focused on drying all of the flowers that had been given in honor of my Mom. There were baskets, planters, and all sorts of varieties of flowers. I cranked up the music in the garage and spent hours hanging flowers upside down on all the rafters. After that, came life. I was soon engaged, planning a wedding, and married. It wasn't until I delivered my first child, that I "slowed down" and it was then that I realized that some of my grief had been delayed. It overwhelmed me, encompassed me. I wept and wept. I spent many days on the couch with my newborn in tears. After some time, my husband arrived home from work to find me in this state yet again. He lovingly said, "Honey, you can grieve, you can cry, you can feel whatever you need to feel, but you cannot do this anymore. You cannot sit on the couch and cry all day, every day. You have to live life." How hurtful that was, but how true. Do I still grieve? Yes. Do I still weep. Yes. Do I live life and LOVE it? Hell yes.Bonus Daughternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-8199799481110743042012-05-19T15:29:20.304-04:002012-05-19T15:29:20.304-04:00Even knowing this story already, as I read it toda...Even knowing this story already, as I read it today I felt a misty dew come over my eyes. I love the way it feels to know that our God moves-despite our junk.Bonus Daughternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-53381457230752369882012-04-30T17:51:15.033-04:002012-04-30T17:51:15.033-04:00Thank you for sharing from your heart. And thanks ...Thank you for sharing from your heart. And thanks for letting us cup hands around our eyes and press against the dusty window panes. I look forward to the next post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-30167704442773335822011-10-09T14:26:54.243-04:002011-10-09T14:26:54.243-04:00I read for different reasons. Sometimes I read to...I read for different reasons. Sometimes I read to escape and live vicariously through others who do things (good and bad) that I can never or will never do. In this sense, the author assists the reader to build a playground in the mind. It's a cooperative affair, requiring both participants. The author points the way, but the reader brings it to life in 3D, colorful, visual mental images. The author succeeds when the reader's imagination and sense of self are equally engaged. Can the reader relate to the protagonist. Is it in some way the reader's story? And then if the author can the reader on a journey that ends in self-discovery or inspiration or revelation or even satisfaction, then it doesn't matter what the setting or plot or characters or events are (or whether they've crossed any moral lines). Offensive and inoffensive material can both be fodder for new perspectives and understanding (and pure old entertainment)....Renovitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467696149369270263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-42798370709828935632011-08-01T05:24:05.706-04:002011-08-01T05:24:05.706-04:00Isn't it awesome to see what God can do even w...Isn't it awesome to see what God can do even when we have our own plan as to how it will all go down.It's all about allowing Him to work through us when we are willing to let Him lead us,especally when we can't even begin to imagine what He is doing or how He will do it. Great job Sally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-31357922513131087712011-06-29T13:19:12.989-04:002011-06-29T13:19:12.989-04:00Being a steward of your passion is so different fr...Being a steward of your passion is so different from addiction. The first is freeing - the second enslaving. Love your thoughts.Bill Tellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778864325747305294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-40766027073425151092011-06-25T23:00:12.476-04:002011-06-25T23:00:12.476-04:00Loved it, Sally. I love that you learned from the...Loved it, Sally. I love that you learned from the everyday life around you. Welcome back!!Sue Tellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189827741877609521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-58085189406603155192010-06-25T18:58:01.198-04:002010-06-25T18:58:01.198-04:00Keep up the great work, Sally! You are an awesome ...Keep up the great work, Sally! You are an awesome woman, and awesome step-mom, and awesome writer! I'm so very proud of you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650359574591748354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-31595591818020031022010-06-21T13:22:00.147-04:002010-06-21T13:22:00.147-04:00I like the new look. I will have to track you down...I like the new look. I will have to track you down at one of those coffee shops:) Keep writing and I will keep reading!Brigitte Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992595015585573146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-79330791206409410842010-06-21T13:01:00.690-04:002010-06-21T13:01:00.690-04:00Thanks for your comments. Got rid of the annoying ...Thanks for your comments. Got rid of the annoying yellow ink today. There is a learning curve with this! :>}Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533663301582808390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-38845513177048017292010-06-21T12:21:02.677-04:002010-06-21T12:21:02.677-04:00Sally,
It's great to chance onto a blog where...Sally, <br />It's great to chance onto a blog where you learn something new! Here I am trying to edit my first book and realize I never even thought about the difference between a half-inch and the tab issue you describe here. The good thing is that your willingness to share this aggravation may save others. Thanks for helping me around the block!Karen Low Delogehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545404181129665315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-45770942928776161012010-06-21T10:29:40.962-04:002010-06-21T10:29:40.962-04:00Hey, Sally. I like the new look - and that you...Hey, Sally. I like the new look - and that you're writing more. The only thing I would say is the yellow writing is a little hard to read. Keep up the good work!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326341449002572360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-58862118284166997162010-02-11T12:03:29.112-05:002010-02-11T12:03:29.112-05:00Hey Sally!
I thought I "subscribed" to y...Hey Sally!<br />I thought I "subscribed" to your blog a while ago but then never got anything. Today, with the snow, and "extra" time I remembered, "What's Sally writing about?" What fun to read! I'm inspired to write more! I love hearing about your book's progress. Keep up the hard work.Brigitte Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992595015585573146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-15916186109071491512008-08-15T11:32:00.000-04:002008-08-15T11:32:00.000-04:00I so know what you mean. My mom died in 1981 and I...I so know what you mean. My mom died in 1981 and I hate how hard it is to remember her. Just snippets, feelings really, but nothing tangible.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to seeing you Saturday! I'm going to be asking you for advice about how to help my friend who may be entering her own grief mansion any day now. Though I'm still praying/hoping for healing!<BR/><BR/>blessings,<BR/>~s~~sharynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900618724766476779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-39611160414834812612008-07-26T23:54:00.000-04:002008-07-26T23:54:00.000-04:00Sally, you have created a peaceful and comfortable...Sally, you have created a peaceful and comfortable place for greiving souls to visit.I lost my Wife in a tragic accident in 2004 after 30 years together. Life would never be the same again but because of my faith I believed that it could indeed be good again. I stoped questioning God's decision to change my life so drastically. I trusted, I prayed and I decided that their was hope for the future. God blessed me with an incredible new Wife and new life. Yes, the grief monster has been spotted in the area a couple of times but he knows he has no power here now. I traveled through all the rooms of the mansion and I won't go back. Life was meant to be lived and I cherish every day I'm given. May God bless this web site and may people find peace and healing here. Thank you Sally.spark jumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496101105958159321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-88729050337383450172008-07-26T22:38:00.000-04:002008-07-26T22:38:00.000-04:00The Grief Monster is the overwhelming power of gri...The Grief Monster is the overwhelming power of grief itself.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533663301582808390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-60851818850964897482008-07-26T21:49:00.000-04:002008-07-26T21:49:00.000-04:00Thanks friends for your kind comments.Thanks friends for your kind comments.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533663301582808390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-46929040458639736102008-07-26T21:47:00.000-04:002008-07-26T21:47:00.000-04:00Thanks for reading my blog. I have been thinking o...Thanks for reading my blog. I have been thinking of you. I'll be praying for your season to be rich with the Lord.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533663301582808390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-70207951026799333542008-07-25T12:02:00.000-04:002008-07-25T12:02:00.000-04:00This is definitely a summer of drought for me. Go...This is definitely a summer of drought for me. God is doing something, I just don't know where it will all end. Your scripture reference is encouraging.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196401458799832115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-40897050058452327882008-07-18T14:38:00.000-04:002008-07-18T14:38:00.000-04:00Hey Sally; This looks great! It makes me think of...Hey Sally; <BR/>This looks great! It makes me think of a grief support group online. What a great way to communicate such a difficult subject.Creecher Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696712421671342901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-27152608456787173032008-07-18T00:34:00.000-04:002008-07-18T00:34:00.000-04:00Looks great, Sally! Keep up the good work, and tho...Looks great, Sally! Keep up the good work, and though I know it's about grief, have fun with it. . . .<BR/><BR/>blessings,<BR/>Sharyn<BR/>sharynkopf.blogspot.com~sharynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900618724766476779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810635283021447446.post-88276689126258376782008-07-17T23:43:00.000-04:002008-07-17T23:43:00.000-04:00Hi SallyI remember you describing this mansion bac...Hi Sally<BR/>I remember you describing this mansion back in Oct. 2003 at the Sapps. great to see you publishing this here. I am going to try sending the link to a HighSchool friend who lost her husband in the same way about the same time as you. By the way did you take the picture of this mansion? I think it is a mansion/farm we visited in Richmond, Va this May.Brigitte Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992595015585573146noreply@blogger.com